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Need Some Assistance With Crafting a Major - jnewton - 04-26-2012 I already have a solid test-only + capstone plan for a BSLS from EC. I need some help designing a test-only approach with a major in History. The requirement is min 30 hours with 15 UL - Question: Can the Capstone count for UL in the major? If so I am set. If not i'm stuck. I came up with: 6 - CLEP - Social Science & History 3 - CLEP - US History I 3 - CLEP - US History II 3 - CLEP - Western Civ I 3UL - DSST - Civil War & Reconstruction 3UL - DSST - Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union 3UL - ECE - World Conflicts Since 1900 3UL - ECE - World Population 3UL - EC - Capstone Thanks for the assistance!!! Need Some Assistance With Crafting a Major - rebel100 - 04-26-2012 I'm not an EC expert, but yes the Capstone should count as 3 UL credits in the major. The point of the Capstone experience is to synthesize what you have learned and demonstrate proficiency in your study, particularly at the senior level. I see your in Georgia...did you go through POAG and get the discount? Need Some Assistance With Crafting a Major - jnewton - 04-26-2012 It's funny you should ask that....Im POST certified....but to answer no I didnt. How does it work? Need Some Assistance With Crafting a Major - rebel100 - 04-26-2012 Peace Officers Association of Georgia - excelsior.edu POAG costs $25/yr. anyone can join, nice discount off the EC list price...though I don't suggest taking too many EC courses as they are expensive. The program may not work for every major...they seem to have specified Criminal Justice, but that is a recent addition I think. Might be worth looking into. Need Some Assistance With Crafting a Major - NAP - 04-26-2012 Be sure to check the Liberal Arts catalog and this thread for more history options: http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-thomas-edison-charter-oak-specific/15455-history-major-political-science-minor-excelsior.html You will need 3 more UL credits, since the major requires 18 UL out of the 33 credits. Also, Social Science & History CLEP will not count toward the major. I am enrolled and still qualify for the history major under the old requirements. Based on what I have learned about that, this is my best guess for one way to meet the new requirements using mostly exams. Compared to what you have so far: History Major at EC - 15 LL and 18 UL I. Foundational – 4 courses A1. US History I CLEP – 3 LL A2. US History II CLEP – 3 LL B1. Western Civilization CLEP – 3 LL need - B2. World History course – 3 LL – offered at EC, also check Ohio U exams, LSU, BYU, Arkansas II. US History – 2 courses Civil War DSST – 3 UL need - consider American Dream ECE – 6 UL III. European History – 2 courses Soviet Union DSST – 3 UL need - consider Western Europe DSST – 3 LL IV. Non-Western History – 1 course need - consider Middle East DSST – 3 LL V. Electives World Conflicts Since 1900 ECE – 3 UL VI. Capstone course at EC – 3 UL This plan has 3 LL credits more than required. I would also recommend researching the American Dream ECE, before deciding to take it. Also, consider options through Ohio U exams, LSU, BYU, and Arkansas. (see link) http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-thomas-edison-charter-oak-specific/14344-help-me-plan-my-excelsior-ba.html#post108324 You'll need to check on ECE World Population; it may be social science. You can search the forum for more info on POAG. Several members have used it. It does require a minimum amount of coursework through EC to get the full discount.